#3 Sunshine And Roses

Chapter Sixteen

*6 months later*
Matt watched as Gabby laid down on the couch, placing her hands on her stomach. "What's going on beautiful?" he asked as he lifted her legs and sat down, placing her legs back down on his lap. "He's moving around like crazy!" Gabby exclaimed as the baby boy within her shifted positions, Matt's eyes going wide. "He's an active little guy," Matt told her as he placed his hand on her belly, Gabby smiling. Olivia walked down the stairs and placed Matt's baseball cap on her head, grabbing her back pack. "Where're you going?" Matt asked as Olivia walked over to the side of the couch, kissing Gabby's belly. "Peyton and I are going with Uncle Kelly and Alexa to pick out Alexa's prom dress," Olivia sighed, Matt nodding. "Alright, stay safe. Watch when you cross the roads!" Matt exclaimed as Olivia shut the door behind her, Gabby sighing. "She's growing up too fast," Gabby mumbled, Matt leaning over and kissing Gabbys lips, nodding his head. "I couldn't agree more. I wish there was a way we could stop it."

"Are you ready to go? I don't have all day?!" Kelly mumbled as he stood at the bottom of the stairs, someone knocking on the door. "I got it!" Peyton exclaimed as he ran past Kelly, opening the door to Olivia. "Hey Liv," Peyton said as he stepped aside, allowing Olivia to walk into the house. "Hey guys," Olivia replied as Sylvie walked into the room, giving Olivia a hug. "Let me guess, your father was the one to give you fashion advice because I'm pretty sure that this isn't your mothers doing," Sylvie pointed out, Olivia shrugging. "What's wrong with the way I look?" Olivia asked, Sylvie shaking her head. "I didn't mean it that way sweetheart I meant-" "She looks cute, just the way she is," Peyton said, Olivia looking at him, her cheeks turning red. "Awe what a nice thing to say," Sylvie said as she hugged Peyton, looking down at her watch. "Oh man I gotta run. I can't afford to be late for shift, again," Sylvie told them as she kissed Kelly's lips just as Alexa walked down the stairs. "Have fun dress shopping baby," Sylvie said as she blew her a kiss before ruffling Peyton's hair, walking out of the door. "You kids ready?" Kelly asked, Alexa nodding her head. "Let's get going before I change my mind," Kelly mumbled as all the kids walked outside, Peyton walking close to Olivia. "You know I meant what I said right?" Peyton asked her, Olivia looking at him and nodding, flashing a smile. "Thank you," she replied as she got in the back of Kelly's Camaro, Peyton sitting next to her. "Listen you two, this is Alexa's big moment. Don't ruin it," Kelly told them as Alexa reached the car, sitting in the passengers seat. "Don't worry dad. We won't ruin a thing, I promise" "Oh yeah Alexa honey, please try to pick something within my budget. I don't want to burn a huge hole in my wallet."

Violet paced around the house, her hands on her hips. "Max!" Violet exclaimed as she walked over to the counter and hunched over, Max rushing over and helping her stand straight up, Violet leaning into him. "I want these boys out of me," she mumbled placing her hands on her stomach, Max placing his over hers. "They will be, in a short five weeks," Max replied as he turned her around to face him, gently kissing her lips. "Whoa," Violet said as she pulled back, Max smiling. "I felt that, Dallas," he told the baby that stirred inside of Violet, Violet smirking. "I can already tell Dalton is going to be the easy one" "I think so too," Max chuckled leaning down and kissing Violets belly, Dallas kicking. "Violet, I just saw his foot!" Max exclaimed, Violet smiling. "I felt it," she told him as she walked away from him, sitting on their couch. "I'm so anxious to meet them," Max said as he sat beside Violet, Violet leaning into him, Max stroking her hair. "Me too. Can I ask you something?" Violet asked as she sat up after a few minutes of silence, Max nodding his head. "Did you honestly believe we would make it to where we are today?" Max looked at her and got lost in a moment, not knowing what to say for a couple of seconds. "Of course and you know what?" "What?" "I wouldn't trade my life for anything in the world. You, these babies, are my world. If I didn't have you guys to come home to, what would've been the point of living?" Violet started to tear up, Max wiping away her tears. "How did I get so lucky?" "I sometimes ask myself the same thing," Max replied, Violet leaning in and kissing him, suddenly moving herself onto his lap. Max pulled back and kissed her neck, Violet running her hands through his hair. "Max, you're the best thing that's ever happened to me. I don't want to lose you" "And you won't. I'll be right by your side, no matter what" "Promise?" Violet asked him, Max nodding his head. "I promise," he told her as he leaned back in and kissed her, getting lost in a moment.